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Storm Safety Preparation Tips

You can't stop severe weather, but you can prepare for it. Here are some valuable storm safety preparation tips for preventing damage to your home caused by high winds:

Appliances

Purchase sturdy “L-brackets” from your local hardware store. Use them to anchor your major appliances to the walls or counter-tops of your home. Watch out for electrical hazards and always hire a professional if necessary.

Cupboards

Pictures and Wall Decorations

Use “V-hooks” to mount artwork instead of nails. These hooks enable pictures to shift without falling from the wall.

Roof

Now's the time to prevent water leakage caused by high winds. If you have a metal roof, recoat it if needed. Metal roof coating is available at lumber yards and hardware stores. If you have a shingle roof, make sure the shingles are not loose or flapping in the wind. Special coatings and roofing cements should be available at your local home improvement store.

Debris and leaves

Keep your roof completely free from debris that can cause rot and deteriorate both metal and shingled roofs.

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